For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,519 students in 17404, PA (there are , serving 899 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 17404, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17404, PA are West York Area High School, Roundtown Elementary School and Conewago Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17404 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17404, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17404, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West York Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Roundtown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Church Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-6789
Grades: K-3
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Conewago Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
570 Copenhaffer Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-1644
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-1644
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Lincolnway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 West Philadelphia St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
Grades: 2-3
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
West York Area Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Devers School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Ferguson School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
17404, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17404, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17404, PA include West York Area High School, Roundtown Elementary School and Conewago Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17404?
8 public schools are located in 17404.
What percentage of students in 17404 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 17404 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17404?
17404 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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